83 m. ago Starmer and Macron hail 'game changing' partnership as they vow action on small boats at Downing Street

The Prime Minister hopes to strike a “one in, one out” deal to send small boat migrants back to the continent

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1 hour ago Brigette Macron 'hides emotions' as husband 'winks' at Kate Middleton like 'true gallant'

As President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigette Macron continue their official state visit, body language expert Judi James has picked up on some telling signs from the pair, at a time when their marriage has come under intense scrutiny

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3 h. ago Starmer says UK ‘can’t just tax our way to growth’ as he brushes off call for wealth tax – UK politics live

UK prime minister will have talks with Emmanuel Macron later todayThe BMA strike decision must be a tempting topic for Kemi Badenoch at PMQs, which is starting very soon. The Conservatives have repeatedly criticised the government for the way they swiftly settled public sector pay disputes when they took office; they argue that Labour was too generous to the unions, thereby encouraging them to threaten further strikes.Here is the list of MPs down to ask a question.Streeting says he is “disappointed” by the proposed strike, and he insists resident doctors have had a relatively good outcome on pay. He says:I remain disappointed that despite all that we have been able to achieve in this last year, and that the majority of resident doctors in the BMA did not vote to strike, the BMA is continuing to threaten strike action.I accepted the DDRB’s recommendation for resident doctors, awarding an average pay rise of 5.4%, the highest across the public sector. Accepting this above inflation re...

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4 h. ago Voices: Now, Starmer the statesman needs to up his game at home

It’s the eternal puzzle of Keir Starmer’s premiership, one that has been brought to light again by Emmanuel Macron’s state visit: how can the PM perform so well on an international stage but so badly on the domestic front? Andrew Grice thinks he has the answer

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4 h. ago Charles bids farewell to President Macron during touching goodbye

The King and Queen hosted the French president and his wife at their start of their three-day state visit.

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5 h. ago Brigitte's awkward visit to Britain: First Lady of France is caught out looking at her phone in royal car and appearing to brush off husband's helping hand

The relationship between Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte - and their 24-year age gap - has long been a subject of fascination both in France and abroad.

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5 h. ago In Pictures: The State Banquet for Emmanuel Macron at St George's Hall Windsor

The Royal family and one hundred and sixty guests gathered in St George’s Hall, at a table that took nearly a week to lay, for the State banquet in honour of French President Emmanuel Macron

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5 h. ago Prince William and Kate Middleton leave royal fans baffled amid 'strange' staging

As the Prince and Princess of Wales welcomed French president Emmanuel Macron to the UK, many eagle-eyed royal fans were confused over Kate and William’s appearance on the dais during the official welcome ceremony

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5 h. ago French state visit fashion: Princess of Wales wears Givenchy to her first state banquet in two years

Coucou Kate! The Princess of Wales is offering lessons in sartortial diplomacy with her French-themed outfits throughout President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit

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5 h. ago Kate Middleton dazzles as she receives wink from President Macron during state banquet

The Princess of Wales was seen sharing a toast with French President Emmanuel Macron at the glittering Windsor Castle banquet, which was also attended by music legends Sir Elton John and Mick Jagger

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6 h. ago Who's the best copyKate? Stylish stars serve up Wimbledon outfits inspired by Princess of Wales's signature polka dot looks

The Princess of Wales is known for wearing polka dot dresses and it has become somewhat of a signature style. Now, Centre Court has become a catwalk of tributes to Kate's signature look

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6 h. ago Winking Macron clinks glasses with royals at dazzling Windsor Castle state banquet

The president was joined by the likes of Mick Jagger and Elton John at the star-studded dinner hosted by the King

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6 h. ago Will Macron help Starmer to tackle the small boats issue? The prime minister shouldn’t get his hopes up

Starmer, like his predecessors, has struggled to tackle the issue of small boat crossings, but the prime minister is unlikely to get the help he needs from Emmanuel Macron to stop them, says David Maddox

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7 h. ago Princess Kate stuns in Givenchy gown at first royal state banquet since cancer treatment

The Princess of Wales stunned at her first state banquet in nearly two years, wearing a dark red silk creponne Givenchy evening gown on Tuesday evening (8 July).

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10 h. ago Macron and Starmer talk Trump, boats and Ukraine – but Brexit is the ghost at the banquet | Rafael Behr

The prime minister has repaired broken relations with France, but Britain still looks perilously isolated in a world of shifting alliancesGilded carriages and royal banquets are not essential tools of modern diplomacy, but nor are they obsolete. In a digital age, when intergovernmental business could easily be conducted online, the analogue grandeur of a state visit feels potent as a bestowal of favour.This week Emmanuel Macron is the beneficiary. In September it will be Donald Trump. The sequence is not meant to indicate preference. Both relationships are special, say officials. There are enough champagne receptions and sleepovers at Windsor Castle to go around.Rafael Behr is a Guardian columnistOne year of Labour, with Pippa Crerar, Rafael Behr and more On 9 July, join Pippa Crerar, Raf Behr, Frances O’Grady and Salma Shah as they look back at one year of the Labour government, its current policies and plans for the next four years Continue reading...

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15 h. ago French president Emmanuel Macron claims France will adopt a 'firm' approach to the small boats crisis

The president and first lady Brigitte Macron were welcomed by the Prince and Princess of Wales as he arrived in the UK yesterday for a three-day state visit.

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16 h. ago Starmer and Macron to meet at No 10 amid push for French help on small boats

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived on Tuesday for the first state visit by an EU head of state since Brexit.

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16 h. ago Kate Middleton joins Elton John, Mick Jagger and First Dates star at glitzy state banquet

The King, Queen, Prince and Princess of Wales and Kate hosted the dinner for French president Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte, with a host of stars in attendance

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17 h. ago Kate Middleton's response to Macron's 'gallant' kiss as husband snubbed in 'shove' video

Kate Middleton and Prince William were at RAF Northolt this morning to greet French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte as they arrived in the UK for a state visit

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17 h. ago Moment Macron’s car speeds away from Windsor Castle as luggage goes flying from open boot

Watch the moment luggage from Emmanuel Macron’s delegation goes flying after the car’s boot and doors were left open.

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